The sleep of the dead

The brutal murder of Sarah Ford and the disappearance of her daughter, Alice, shattered Julia Havilland's childhood. Shortly after, Colonel Mitchell Havilland sacrificed himself in an act of baffling heroism during the Falklands conflict. Fifteen years later, Julia returns home from China to a place filled with ghosts. As she awaits the outcome of an inquiry that threatens her military intelligence career, she is drawn back into her past. The haunting image of her beloved father resurfaces, forcing her to confront the demons that challenge everything she has believed in. With other deaths looming, Julia realizes that she must face her past to survive. This gripping narrative unfolds as a race-against-the-clock thriller intertwined with a complex psychological drama, where past memories clash with present realities. The story confirms Tom Bradby’s status as one of the leading thriller writers in the country. Praised for his ability to create authentic characters and compelling narratives, Bradby’s work is noted for its vivid language and tension, making it a remarkable read that resonates on multiple levels.